Mercedes-Benz Ml
MOT data from 66,240 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 83.8%. Average mileage at test: 109,610 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,069 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,038 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 993 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 945 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 864 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 854 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 845 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 816 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 791 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 756 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 60,619 | 84% |
| Petrol | 5,548 | 81.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 437 | 72.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2000 | 690 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2001 | 872 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2002 | 1,497 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 1,670 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2004 | 2,291 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 1,837 | 76.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 3,539 | 81.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 4,450 | 80.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 4,913 | 81.7% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 4,408 | 81.9% | |
| Top failures: a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2010 | 5,304 | 83.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2011 | 5,651 | 82.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2012 | 4,891 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 9,063 | 89% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2014 | 8,037 | 88% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 6,624 | 89.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
75,344 mi
Median
112,685 mi
75th percentile
137,070 mi
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